Comeana Etruscan Festival
A weekend among the Etruscans, in the shadow of the Montefortini Tumulus
About Etruscan Festival
A festival in the shadow of the Montefortini Tumulus
The Comeana Etruscan Festival is one of the most cherished cultural events in the municipality of Carmignano, in the province of Prato, in the heart of Tuscany. Every September, the olive grove surrounding the monumental Montefortini Tumulus transforms into an authentic Etruscan village, where historical re-enactors in costume stage the daily life and rituals of the ancient gentes who inhabited this area between the 8th and 6th centuries BC.
The Montefortini Tumulus, discovered in 1965 and standing about twelve meters high, is the most impressive testament to the Orientalizing period of Etruscan civilization in this part of Tuscany, along with the nearby Boschetti tumulus. It is in this extraordinary archaeological setting, along the Via Etrusca, that the festival takes place.
Archaeology, education, and re-enactment
The program weaves together scientific outreach and spectacular moments. Free guided tours of the tomb chambers run at regular intervals throughout the afternoon, led by archaeologists and the Carmignano Archaeological Group. Nearby, the Etruscan village managed by re-enactment associations offers scenes of daily life, rituals, and demonstrations of ancient techniques.
A large space is dedicated to children, with educational workshops divided by age group: from making shields and crowns for the little ones to pottery workshops and activities focused on Etruscan discipline and the world of warriors for teenagers and adults. In recent editions, the program has been enriched with loop hikes between the Etruscan and Medici sites of the area and guided tours of the princely ivory collection at the Archaeological Museum of Artimino.
Local flavors
The convivial dimension is not forgotten: the food stalls are managed by local volunteer associations—including Amici di Ambra, Arci Comeana, the Misericordia of Comeana, and the Avis of Carmignano—offering local dishes and regional wines in a village-fair atmosphere that makes the event a moment of community as well as culture.
An event for the whole family
Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Carmignano in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Tuscan Museums and numerous local organizations, the Etruscan Festival is a completely free event designed for families, history enthusiasts, and tourists who want to discover the Etruscan roots of Carmignano and the province of Prato in an engaging way.
Etruscan Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Comeana Etruscan Festival is confirmed: the September festival is listed among the cultural events of the Municipality of Carmignano, as evidenced by the call for sponsorships published by the administration, with a deadline for sponsors set for August 15th.
At the moment, the exact dates and the daily program have not yet been published. Based on recent editions, a weekend in September is expected with the usual setup: an Etruscan village with re-enactments, free guided tours of the Montefortini Tumulus, educational workshops for different age groups, and food stalls run by local associations.
The detailed program will be updated as soon as it is released by the organizers.
Programme Etruscan Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The festival, scheduled for September, will traditionally feature the Etruscan village with re-enactments of daily life, free guided tours of the Montefortini Tumulus, educational workshops for children and teenagers divided by age group, and food stalls run by local associations. Dates and the full line-up will be announced in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Etruscan Festival 2026
- Etruscan village with re-enactments and rituals
- Free guided tours of the Montefortini Tumulus
- Educational workshops for children and teenagers
- Food stalls run by local associations
Prices Etruscan Festival 2026
Practical information — Etruscan Festival
Location
The festival is held in the olive grove at the foot of the Montefortini Tumulus in Comeana, a village in the municipality of Carmignano (PO). Access is via the archaeological area along the Via Etrusca or from Via Montefortini, where parking is also available.
How to get there
Comeana is about 20 km from Florence and ten from Prato. By car, it can be reached via the SS66 Pistoiese road or from the Prato Ovest motorway exit. The nearest train station is Carmignano-Comeana, on the Florence-Pistoia line.
Admission and bookings
Admission to the event and guided tours of the tombs are free. Some limited-capacity activities (hikes and visits to the Artimino museum) require mandatory booking by calling +39 055 8718124.
Contacts
Carmignano Archaeological Park - tel. +39 055 8718124 - email [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Etruscan Festival
Oliveto ai piedi del Tumulo di Montefortini
Via Montefortini, Comeana, 59015 Carmignano